Journeyman Electrician - Travel And Per Diem

Aerotek; Houston (TX); In loco; USD 41.000 - 83.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan

Company equity upon permanent hire

Descrizione del lavoro

Aerotek is seeking experienced licensed Journeyman Electricians to support installation and commissioning of electrical systems on large-scale industrial and data center projects. The role involves installing, terminating, testing, and energizing new electrical infrastructure and requires extensive travel to project sites.

Ideal candidates have strong industrial or data center electrical experience and are comfortable with 480V systems, NFPA 70E, and LOTO procedures.

Competenze

• Active State Journeyman Electrician License preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial or data center electrical experience.
• Experience with 415V/480V systems.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E and LOTO procedures.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work overtime.

Mansioni

• Install and terminate conduit, cable tray, underground duct banks, cable, and wire systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, one-line diagrams, and electrical drawings.
• Install, land, torque, and energize electrical equipment according to specifications.
• Perform 480V building and feeder installations.
• Support commissioning and first energization of new electrical systems.

Conoscenze

Journeyman license

Industrial experience

Data center experience

Electrical testing tools

Blueprints interpretation

Strumenti

Multimeter

Megger

Ammeter

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: Traveling Electrician (Low Voltage & Medium Voltage)

Location: Southaven, MS (Memphis TN)

Pay: $30.00 - $60.00/hour (60.00-70.00 For foreman) (based on experience) + Overtime

Per Diem: $160/day

Travel: 80%+ travel required on rotation schedules

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced licensed Journeyman Electricians to support the installation and commissioning of electrical systems on large-scale industrial and data center projects. This role involves installing, terminating, testing, and energizing new electrical infrastructure. Candidates must have strong experience in industrial or data center electrical work and be willing to travel extensively to project sites.

This is not a facilities maintenance, service, or plant operations role.

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate conduit, cable tray, underground duct banks, cable, and wire systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, one-line diagrams, and electrical drawings.
• Install, land, torque, and energize electrical equipment according to specifications.
• Perform 480V building and feeder installations.
• Support commissioning and first energization of new electrical systems.
• Follow all safety procedures, including NFPA 70E and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
• Utilize testing equipment such as multimeters, meggers, and ammeters.
• Work safely in outdoor environments, at heights, and in confined spaces.

Low Voltage Electrician Requirements

• Active State Journeyman Electrician License preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial or data center electrical experience .
• Experience with:
• 415V / 480V electrical systems
• Switchgear
• Busway systems
• PDU/UPS installations
• Main Switchboards (MSBs)
• Grounding systems
• Strong experience with electrical terminations and hands-on installation work.
• Ability to work from electrical prints and drawings.

Medium Voltage Electrician Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of Medium Voltage experience (5kV+) .
• Documented experience performing 15kV and/or 35kV cable terminations .
• Experience with:
• Medium Voltage Switchgear (MVSG)
• Generator Step-Up Transformers (GSUs)
• 15kV and 35kV cable installations
• Underground duct banks
• Hipot and VLF testing support
• Working adjacent to energized medium-voltage systems
• Knowledge of OSHA 1910.269, NFPA 70E, and LOTO procedures.
• Experience working on systems ranging from 12.47kV, 13.8kV, and 34.5kV .

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial or data center electrical experience .
• Experience installing:
• Conduit
• Cable Tray
• Duct Bank
• Feeder Cable
• Electrical Terminations
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, one-line diagrams, and work packages.
• Proficient with electrical testing equipment and hand/power tools.
• NFPA 70E and LOTO knowledge required.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physically demanding work.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work overtime.

Compensation & Benefits

• $30.00 - $60.00/hour, 60-70 for foreman based on experience.
• Overtime opportunities available.
• $160/day per diem while traveling.
• Long-term opportunities supporting major data center projects.
• Upon permanent hire, employees receive $25,000 in company equity , vesting over four years:
• 25% after Year 1
• 6.25% vested quarterly thereafter until fully vested.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $70.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.